Monday Quickies: Low Blow on Boogie Edition

DeMarcus Cousins was involved in some chippy play (again). The former Wildcat and current Sacramento Kings star was first unfairly called for a technical foul in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans last night.

Then Buddy Hield got a little too handsy with Cousins.

Hield was hit with a flagrant 2 and ejected from the game.

Meanwhile, Cousins’ unfair technical was his 17th of the season (he’s the league leader in that category). If he picks up one more he’ll get suspended...again.

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Your quickies

Slowly but surely, Cats showing defensive progress - SEC Country
The problems aren’t completely resolved, but Kentucky is finally showing that they’re improving on the defensive end.

Noel and Davis making recent splashes in the NBA - KSR
Nerlens Noel and the Philadelphia 76ers ended the Miami Heat’s 13-game winning streak. Meanwhile, Davis became the fifth-youngest player in league history to record 750 blocks.

Towns and Davis talk about UK experience - Herald-Leader
Both of them said that brotherhood was a big part of their time at Kentucky.

How Kentucky’s coaches study football IQ - Herald-Leader
The physical attributes of a football player are always important, but what about their mind? How do they think when on the field? That aspect is critical for Kentucky when recruiting.

Pros and cons of Kentucky’s one-and-done - FOX Sports
We’ve addressed it a million times, but FOX looks at the pros and cons of Calipari’s recruiting strategy.

Texans might be able to get Jimmy Garoppolo for second-round pick - FOX Sports
Personally, trading for someone who still has very little experience seems risky. Just because he learned under an all-time great doesn’t mean he’s going to be great. All the Texans have to do is look at their current quarterback to realize that.

Virginia Tech upsets No. 12 Virginia - Washington Post
It took two overtimes, but VT beat Virginia, thanks to Seth Allen’s go-ahead shot with 3.2 seconds left.

Cardale Jones may start for Bills next year - NBC Sports
Due to Tyrod Taylor’s contract status, his potential departure could open up a spot for Jones to start. Jones won a national championship in the first season of the College Football Playoff.

Reds trade Brandon Phillips to Braves - ESPN
The longtime Red is on the move, after being rumored to be on the trading block for several seasons. Robinson Cano is the only second baseman with more hits than Phillips since 2006.

Why Anderson Silva won’t call it quits - Yahoo Sports
Silva is aging, he’s suffered injuries, and he’s not that great of a fighter anymore. But he’s still not giving in.

Kentucky native wins Grammy - KSR
Sturgill Simpson won the Grammy for best country album. Simpson is a native of Jackson, Kentucky.

NASA picks three potential drill sites for Mars 2020 - Engadget